A number of factors may be converging to lower EV battery prices, which in turn could boost EV demand, according to new analysis from Goldman Sachs. Analysts expect nearly a 40% decline in EV battery prices between 2023 and 2025, and for EVs to “reach …
Author: Stephen Edelstein
Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America
Gravity, a New York-based EV charging startup backed by Google Ventures, claims to be rolling out the fastest chargers in the U.S. The startup’s chargers, which as of Monday are available for public use at a single location in New York City, can charge…
2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
The 2024 Nissan Ariya electric SUV gets a price cut for its second model year and, in the coming months, Tesla charging adapters for owners. The base Ariya Engage front-wheel drive model now starts at $40,980 with destination, which is $3,600 less than…
2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up f…
Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco
Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco members can get significant discounts on the purchase or lease of many new 2023 or 2024 Audi models, assuming t…
Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday. The report, based on anonymous sources familiar with the matter, claims Nissan is in “advanced talks” to invest in…
GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment
The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also one EV. The 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV was ranked ninth on the list, between …
Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with “large automaker”
Fisker is in talks with an unnamed “large automaker” for a potential investment, development of one or more EV platforms, and North American manufacturing. The announcement, first reported by Automotive News, came directly from Fisker’s fourth-quarter …
Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Rivian said Thursday that it will add Tesla Supercharger sites to its in-vehicle trip planner in March, with adapter shipments to owners starting soon after that. This will give Rivian owners access to more than 15,000 Superchargers across North Americ…
These EVs are top-rated for safety by the IIHS
Several EVs earned high marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for 2024, the organization revealed this week. The IIHS toughened requirements to earn its highest Top Safety Pick+ and second-tier Top Safety Pick awards for 2024, bu…